mattbass6 Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 On 3/20/2018 at 00:32, yorks5stringer said: A little while ago I posted an ad from this person from JMB. Many (though not I) thought his attitude was fine. He has now posted a new ad in an adjacent area and I thought it was worthy of some air-time: Hello, I haven’t advertised in the Dorset area before. I’ll write slowly so you’ ll understand me. I’m an experienced bass player looking to join other musicians with experience to play just about any genre, there’s a posh word for you, genre. I’m willing to commit to only one band, don’t want to do dep work, that’s short for “deputising “ as you say in Dorset. As I’ve said, I’m experienced and just looking for the right opportunity playing music . I have professional gear and reliable transport. I don’t have a pidgeon loft, so use the internet to get in touch. He clearly needs help....... I think he may be going solo from here on in. Quote
spike Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 Looks to me that he's become tired of being messed around by timewasters and unfortunately he's letting it show. I would never write an ad like that but I can sympathise a little bit. Quote
discreet Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, spike said: Looks to me that he's become tired of being messed around by timewasters and unfortunately he's letting it show. I would never write an ad like that but I can sympathise a little bit. That's what I thought. Trouble is, fantasists and flakes don't know that they're fantasists and flakes (or if they do, they won't admit it), so such an ad will likely put everyone off. Quote
Yank Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 I don't think he's a bass player. He say's he's got professional gear and reliable transport. Next he's gonna say he's got a girlfriend. 1 2 Quote
Dan Dare Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 Someone should respond, inviting him to join an Adge Cutler and the Wurzels tribute band, just to confirm his prejudices. Quote
discreet Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Yank said: I don't think he's a bass player. He say's he's got professional gear and reliable transport. Next he's gonna say he's got a girlfriend. Ha! Quite. And then tell us he doesn't live with his mum and has a full-time job. Obvious fantasist... Edited March 22, 2018 by discreet Quote
yorks5stringer Posted March 22, 2018 Author Posted March 22, 2018 I've just had a PM conversation with him and unfortunately, when he started telling me my standards were much lower than his, and again repeated he has played with 2 pro bands, I realised I was not worthy. He did admit his ad above was sarcastic- and I did suggest he might be more successful if he was less 'edgy'... 1 Quote
discreet Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 19 minutes ago, yorks5stringer said: I've just had a PM conversation with him and unfortunately, when he started telling me my standards were much lower than his, and again repeated he has played with 2 pro bands, I realised I was not worthy. He did admit his ad above was sarcastic- and I did suggest he might be more successful if he was less 'edgy'... Oh no, that must have been a shock to learn about your low standards. But on the bright side you dodged a bullet, so... Quote
SpondonBassed Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 1 hour ago, yorks5stringer said: I've just had a PM conversation with him and unfortunately, when he started telling me my standards were much lower than his, and again repeated he has played with 2 pro bands, I realised I was not worthy. He did admit his ad above was sarcastic- and I did suggest he might be more successful if he was less 'edgy'... So... still a pink torpedo. Quote
yorks5stringer Posted March 22, 2018 Author Posted March 22, 2018 I've just done a google search of the guy, and yes he played with some big names in the 60's and 70's. I'm not going to name him but you could do your own research however. Doesn't excuse his attitude mind and given his pedigree, he may be looking on the wrong site (JMB) for a pro band.... Quote
SpondonBassed Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 1 minute ago, yorks5stringer said: I've just done a google search of the guy, and yes he played with some big names in the 60's and 70's. I'm not going to name him but you could do your own research however. Doesn't excuse his attitude mind and given his pedigree, he may be looking on the wrong site (JMB) for a pro band.... Why would I want to know anything about someone who can't place a simple advert without sentiment? Quote
HengistPod Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 Is it time for a discussion about what constitutes a "professional musician" again? (I.e. I get paid to turn up at a pub and knock out Rockin' in the Free World and similar hoary chestnuts. Ergo, professional. No you're not, you're just an amateur that gets paid, et cetera. Cont. p97.) Quote
SpondonBassed Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 27 minutes ago, HengistPod said: Is it time for a discussion about what constitutes a "professional musician" again? (I.e. I get paid to turn up at a pub and knock out Rockin' in the Free World and similar hoary chestnuts. Ergo, professional. No you're not, you're just an amateur that gets paid, et cetera. Cont. p97.) No. 1 Quote
SpondonBassed Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 While folk are allowed to advertise themselves as Professional Dog Walkers it is a pointless debate. Quote
yorks5stringer Posted March 22, 2018 Author Posted March 22, 2018 Ah yes, you must mean 'Walking the Dog' by Rufus Thomas? 1 Quote
SpondonBassed Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 8 minutes ago, yorks5stringer said: Ah yes, you must mean 'Walking the Dog' by Rufus Thomas? CHOON! Quote
discreet Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 1 hour ago, yorks5stringer said: I've just done a google search and yes, he played with some big names in the 60's and 70's... So he's probably too old by most bands' criteria?? 1 1 Quote
yorks5stringer Posted March 22, 2018 Author Posted March 22, 2018 42 minutes ago, discreet said: So he's probably too old by most bands' criteria?? He must have a few years on me ( and I'm 63) and seems to have turned into a miserable Old Git ( and I fully recognise there are F/t and P/t versions...) 1 Quote
SpondonBassed Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, yorks5stringer said: He must have a few years on me ( and I'm 63) and seems to have turned into a miserable Old Git ( and I fully recognise there are F/t and P/t versions...) Aw shucks thanks. Heeheehee, I'm touched by your considerate comment. (What are you after?) Quote
discreet Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 24 minutes ago, yorks5stringer said: He seems to have turned into a miserable old git... Understandable. Decades of exposure to flakes and fantasists will do that. Quote
SpondonBassed Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 10 minutes ago, discreet said: Understandable. Decades of exposure to flakes and fantasists will do that. Speaking as an ageing part-time one, the recent and frequent exposure to snow flakes has most certainly contributed to the negative aspects of my own personal gitdom. Take meaning from that term as you wish. I quite enjoy a good fantasy however. I'm still a git but a happy one. Quote
Dad3353 Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 3 hours ago, SpondonBassed said: Speaking as an ageing part-time one, the recent and frequent exposure to marmalade sandwiches has most certainly contributed to the negative aspects of my own personal gitdom. Take meaning from that term as you wish. I quite enjoy a good fantasy however. I'm still a git but a happy one. Hmm... Quote
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